OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College.

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About New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2403521107
Program director
Sankara Mahesh
Location
Valhalla, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
21.4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Valhalla, New York, sponsored by New York Medical College.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21.4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates4%

Contact and location

Program director
Sankara Mahesh
Program coordinator
Donna Boucher
Coordinator phone
(914) 493-7671
Program phone
(914) 847-6783
Sponsoring institution
New York Medical College

100 Woods Road Macy Pavilion, Room 1300 Valhalla, NY 10595 Open in Google Maps

New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 21.4% of residents at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program located?

New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program is located at 100 Woods Road Macy Pavilion, Room 1300 Valhalla, NY 10595. Its sponsoring institution is New York Medical College.

Who is the program director of New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Sankara Mahesh. The program coordinator, Donna Boucher, is the usual contact for application questions.

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